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AV53 WTE

2003 Volkswagen Touran

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,654 mi
Last recorded192,654 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Touran97,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTouran
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 192,654 miles

weld repair covered in sealant

Fail 16 Nov 2021 192,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 187,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 183,765 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 179,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 174,071 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance BOTH (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 170,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 166,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 163,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 156,509 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 156,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 146,768 miles

all four wheel rims damaged/distorted

brake pad warning light on

damage to n/s/f door,sill & wing

eml light on

o/s/f tyre under inflatted

Fail 20 Mar 2011 146,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four wheel rims damaged/distorted

brake pad warning light on

damage to n/s/f door,sill & wing

eml light on

o/s/f tyre under inflatted

Pass 6 Feb 2010 135,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover on centre rear seat belt locking m/m missing

Pass 31 Jan 2009 126,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cooler temporary secured

nearside door mirror damaged, but secure

Fail 24 Jan 2009 126,404 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror damaged, but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2008 117,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2008 117,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2007 107,361 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

Based on 1,718,428 MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,178
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
119,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,204
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23,205
coil spring broken 18,609
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 14,479
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13,811
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AV53 WTE is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Touran models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 WTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Touran typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Touran is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV53 WTE is a 2003 Volkswagen Touran, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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